Survey Reports
Welcome to the CICP Survey Reports page, where you can explore our latest research findings on the Canadian charitable sector.
How to Navigate This Page:
- Language Selection: All reports are available in both English and French. To switch languages, click the globe (Languages) icon in the top left corner and select your preferred language.
- Understanding Report Numbers: Each report follows a structured numbering system (e.g., 2.11.45), which represents:
- The project year the report was published (Year 2)
- The month of publication (November)
- The survey number for that year (Survey 45)
- Downloading Reports: To download a report, simply click the PDF button at the top left corner of the report page.
Report Organization:
- All Reports: Browse all published reports in chronological order.
- Reports by Theme: Explore weekly reports categorized under key themes, such as Collaboration, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Funding, and more.
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All Reports (January 2023 – present)
Most recent –
3.07.23 – Government Funding
3.07.22 – Insurance
3.06.21 – Unrestricted Funding
Collaboration
3.06.19 – Shared Services & Resource-Sharing
3.03.08 – Coalitions
2.11.44 – Sector Collaboration & Unification
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
3.03.07 – Shift in EDI Movements
2.10.37 – EDI Actions and Initiatives
2.08.29 – Implementing EDI
Funding
3.07.23 – Government Funding
3.06.21 – Unrestricted Funding
3.04.13 – Spending, Priorities & Pressures
Governance and Management
3.07.22 – Insurance
3.06.20 – Staff Turnover and Retention
3.05.17 – Leadership turnover & organizational stability
Policy
3.05.15 – Policy Priorities for Canada’s Charitable Sector
3.03.06 – Political Landscape(s)
3.03.05 – Regulations
Sector-wide Challenges
3.06.18 – Capacity to Provide Programs & Services
3.02.01 – Current Issues and Challenges
2.07.25 – Rural-Urban Distribution
Other Emerging Themes
3.05.16 – AI & Automation
3.04.11 – Impact of Current Economic Trends
3.02.02 – 2024 Canada Post Strike & Charitable Giving
Monthly and Quarterly Reports
2023 Mid-year Report (EN)
2.04 – Sector Snapshot
2.03 – Sector Snapshot
Briefing Documents
At a Tipping Point: The Trilemma Facing Canada’s Charitable Sector
Canada’s Social Safety Net: A Call to Reform Funding Models for Charities
Other CICP Publications
Understanding the HR Crisis Facing Charities: Insights from CICP Data
The charitable sector in Canada is facing a severe recruitment and retention crisis, threatening its ability to deliver essential goods…
Financial and HR Challenges: A Look into Charitable Capacity Expansion
Recent data from the Charity Insights Canada Project (CICP) show that 57% of charities have increased capacity in recent years…
Mental Health in the Charitable Sector: A Growing Concern
Charitable organizations drive meaningful change in their communities, but behind the scenes, the people powering these vital efforts are facing…